12-HSA is a saturated hydroxy fatty acid derived from hydrogenated castor oil through a controlled splitting and purification process. The hydroxyl group at the 12th carbon gives it unique thickening, gelling, and structuring properties, and it is supplied as white to off-white flakes.

The hydroxyl group at the 12th carbon gives 12-HSA much stronger thickening and structural stability than regular stearic acid. This makes it a primary thickener in lithium, calcium, and specialty greases, delivering excellent mechanical stability and temperature resistance.

12-HSA is used as a grease thickener in lubricants and greases, as a texture and stability agent in cosmetics, and as a rheology modifier in coatings, inks, and polishes. It is also used in polymer systems and certain pharmaceutical and topical formulations.

Yes. 12-HSA is one of the most widely used primary thickeners for lithium and calcium greases, where it provides mechanical stability, structural integrity, and temperature resistance — key to consistent grease performance under load.

The flake form allows clean handling, accurate dosing, and efficient melting during formulation. Uniform flake size also supports consistent batch-to-batch behaviour, which industrial users value when integrating 12-HSA into their process.

Yes, subject to grade and regulatory requirements. In cosmetics 12-HSA is used in creams, sticks, and emulsions to improve texture, stability, and feel. Share your application and we will confirm the right grade for cosmetic or industrial use.

Yes — samples are available for formulation and performance trials, with a Certificate of Analysis per batch. 12-HSA flakes are packed in 25 kg HDPE bags or fibre drums, palletised for export. MOQ typically starts from 1 MT (Metric Ton), dispatched through Mundra Port, Gujarat, India with full export documentation.

Each batch is tested for purity, hydroxyl value, melting point, and flake consistency, with traceability and a Certificate of Analysis per consignment. Strict process control keeps purity and structuring performance uniform across shipments.

The Patel Brothers is a Rajkot, Gujarat based exporter of castor oil and castor derivatives. We supply 12-HSA flakes with consistent purity and uniform flake quality, a Certificate of Analysis with every shipment, export-ready packaging, and reliable global logistics — backed by responsive support from enquiry through to delivery.